President Trump and First Lady Melania hosted a Halloween celebration at the White House, greeting hundreds of costumed children with candy despite a government shutdown and recent international travel.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a Halloween celebration on the White House South Lawn, welcoming hundreds of costumed guests, including superheroes, dinosaurs, and children dressed as the first couple. The Trumps, neither in costume – President Trump in a suit and 'USA' cap, and the First Lady in a brown coat over an orange dress – distributed full-sized Hershey bars and Twizzlers to a long line of children and parents. The event proceeded despite Trump's recent return from a six-day Asia trip and an ongoing 30-day government shutdown. The White House was decorated with autumn leaves and carved pumpkins, and the celebration took place amidst the visible construction of a new White House ballroom. Guests included children of military members and White House staffers, with some notable costumes including two boys dressed as Trump and a child in an inflatable toilet costume.
